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Schools in 91423 — Sherman Oaks, California

91423 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.4 — 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 46.4 to 59.9, a 13.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.5
46.4 – 59.9
Avg Exceeded %
31.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 91423 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Dixie Canyon Community Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91423. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91423 averages 18.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

School archetypes in 91423

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91423

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles38.4%64.6%17.0%0.5%
2Riverside Drive Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
54Los Angeles33.4%59.4%16.6%0.1%
3Louis Armstrong Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
46Los Angeles23.0%47.0%21.0%1.0%

Schools in 91423 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91423

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Sherman Oaks good?
Sherman Oaks's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.4/100, which is 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Sherman Oaks?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sherman Oaks is Dixie Canyon Community Charter with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 38.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Sherman Oaks schools compare to the state average?
Sherman Oaks elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 46.4 to 59.9, a 13.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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